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Why AI holds the key to accelerating the drug discovery process As biopharma’s big hitters focus on AI for drug development, Ireland is well placed to be a world leader
18 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Why AI holds the key to accelerating the drug discovery processAs biopharma’s big hitters focus on AI for drug development, Ireland is well placed to be a world leader'Everything is going to get faster' – AI can accelerate our understanding of diseases and provide us with information on how to target them with the right drug at the right dose. P...
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Astellas Breaks Ground on New €330 Million State-of-the-Art Facility in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
about 1 month ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Facility will manufacture pharmaceutical products, including innovative antibody drugs600 construction jobs and 100 highly specialised roles in engineering, science, and technology created in the area during construction phase and when fully operationalToday, Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc., held a c...
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Happy Easter
about 1 month ago by Laurentina Kennedy
HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL OF US AT THE RFT GROUP
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Happy St Patrick's Day
about 2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Happy St Patrick's DayAt The RFT Group, we are proud to have a unique authority in executive search for global-based innovation-driven drug development companies. Our team is dedicated to finding the best talent for our clients and helping them achieve their business goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your company t...
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20 jobs with opening of new Affidea medical clinic in Dublin
about 2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Affidea operates 19 clinical facilities on the island of Ireland employing 450 staffHealthcare company Affidea has officially opened a new diagnostics clinic in Charlestown, North Dublin leading to the creation of 20 jobs.The purpose-built centre hosts two new MRI systems as well as X-ray, ultrasound services and treatment rooms.Operating seven...
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Enterprise Ireland clients scaling internationally at an accelerated pace – agency marks impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events for St. Patrick’s Day
about 2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Enterprise Ireland clients scaling internationally at an accelerated pace – agency marks impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events for St. Patrick’s DayTaoiseach Leo Varadkar leads delegation to the USA.Irish companies Climeaction, Output Sports and SportsKey announce expansion in the U.S., while Ireland’s...
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Takeda 'committed to Ireland' amid reports of job cuts
about 2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Takeda 'committed to Ireland' amid reports of job cutsPotential job losses at Takeda Ireland were first reported by online news site Gript.Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has said it remains committed to Ireland amid reports of potential job losses at one of its plants.In a statement the company said that any potential changes at its...
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Irish gene therapy specialist eyes multimillion fundraising to expand
2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Irish gene therapy specialist eyes multimillion fundraising to expandHigh cost of cell and gene therapies often dwarfed by lifetime cost of otherwise treating patientBrian Harrison, managing director of HiTech Health, the first Irish company to secure a licence to contract manufacture cell and gene therapiesHiTech Health, which recently be...
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LetsGetChecked launches genetic testing service
2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
LetsGetChecked launches genetic testing serviceMyGeneticScreen analyses genes associated with conditions that include hereditary breast and ovarian cancersPeter Foley, LetsGetChecked chief executive, said MyGeneticScreen harnesses the power of genomics. Picture: Bryan MeadeLetsGetChecked, which secured a $1 billion valuation nearly three...
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South Korean pharma company SK Biotek to invest up to €35m developing new plant
2 months ago by Laurentina Kennedy
South Korean pharma company SK Biotek to invest up to €35m developing new plantThe construction phase at the site is expected to take between 12 and 18 monthsJoyce Fitzharris, president of SK Biotek IrelandSK Biotek, a South Korean-owned pharmaceutical contract development company, has received planning permission to develop a manufacturi...
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